Paying to be Stuck in Limbo?

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People who have their asylum claim accepted are recognised as refugees, and have the right to live and work in the UK. After living here for 10 years they can apply for full citizenship, but this comes at a high cost – over £1000 per person.

Some people are put in an even more difficult situation – ‘Discretionary Leave to Remain’. This means their personal asylum claim has been rejected, but their country remains too dangerous to return to. Whilst stuck in this state of limbo, they must:

Pay £1033 per person and fill out a 36-page form every 2½ years for permission to stay.

Pay a £400 per year ‘health surcharge’ to use the NHS.

Carry a biometric identity card (costing £56) marking them out as an immigrant.

After 10 years they can apply for ‘Indefinite Leave to Remain’ at a cost of £2,389 per person.